Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Gone Fishing Gone
A magnet fisherman tosses his best magnet into Hoover Reservoir from the concrete jetty at the Walnut Street boat ramp only to have it and a second magnet get caught on rocks forcing him to cut the ropes leaving the magnets until the water level is lower for retrieval. My Final Photo for March 20, 2023.
Cold Weather Soccer
The Otterbein soccer team is a blur as they run through drills at the start of practice with temperatures near freezing. My Final Photo for March 19, 2023.
Cold Canine Walking
A pair of dogs and their walker wear warm coats as they take a fast stroll into the wind and snow flurries in Uptown Westerville Saturday afternoon. My Final Photo for March 18, 2023.
Friday Night Card Game
A family wearing St. Patrick green plays a card game after ordering their fish meal at the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church’s Lenten Friday fish fry. My Final Photo for March 17, 2023.
State of the City Photo
Mother and her children pose in front of a 2023 lighted display before Westerville’s annual State of the City presentation. My Final Photo for March 16, 2023.
Pool Permanently Closed
Very little of the Clearwater Pools buildings remain as the demolition crew nears the completion of removing the closed business at 3C Highway and Emrick Road in Blendon Township. My Final Photo for March 15, 2023.
Sunny Snow Day
The morning sun casts a bright sharp light over an antique sickle mower sitting at the edge of a snowy garden and field at the Yarnell Farm on Africa Road. My Final Photo for March 14, 2023.
Parking Upgrades
Technicians replace parking sensors in the city hall parking lot as the city upgrades the original almost two-year-old trial version of the system with longer-lasting sensors to feed information to an app detailing open parking spots in Uptown. My Final Photo for March 13, 2023.
St. Paul DayLight Morning
Steps in the morning snow lead to the Mary statue at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church before the first Sunday Mass. My Final Photo for March 12, 2023.
Five Fishing Friends
A quintet of fishermen tries both luck and skill as they fish for Muskie in flow below the Alum Creek Park low-head dam. My Final Photo for March 11, 2023.
Making It Rain
Seedlings at Hoover Gardens are sprayed as one of the first steps to get the newly planted spring flowers ready for sale when the days get longer and the weather gets warmer. My Final Photo for March 10, 2023.
With One Hand …
Westerville Crew athletes practice with one hand behind their back as they begin spring season training for summer competitions. My Final Photo for March 9, 2023.
Late Afternoon Casts
Two fishermen stand at the edge of Hoover Reservoir Saturday with the afternoon sun reflected in the high waters of the lake. My Final Photo for February 3, 2024.
Just Drowning Bait
Jessie and Mark attend their rods with lines tossed into Hoover Reservoir in hopes of retrieving large catfish on a chilly and windy Friday afternoon.
Warming Uptown
Rooftops and buildings in Uptown Westerville feel the warmth of the sun after several weeks of cold and wet weather. My Final Photo for February 1, 2024.
Studying The Stone
Jeweler Bill Morgan resets a 1.28-carat diamond in its mount after examining the stone during repairs at Morgan’s Treasure in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for January 31, 2024.
Footer Filled
The footer for the southern patio at High Bank Distillery is filled with about 30 yards of concrete pumped into forms that outline the shape of the raised deck. My Final Photo for January 30, 2024.
Winter Window Washings
Plants and flowers in the front window of Talbott’s Flowers in Uptown get a spray wash to clear away the winter dust and cobwebs. My Final Photo for January 29, 2024.
Opening Move
A young chess player makes his opening move during a chess club meeting match at the Westerville Public Library Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for January 28, 2024.